Here’s a true story that occurred this summer in Naples, as told by one of our professional Field Technicians who answered a “request to visit” on behalf of a resident. Resident: “I’m being eaten alive by mosquitoes when I get the paper each morning, but my neighbors aren’t getting a single bite!” Field Technician: “Is it ok if […]
One of the rewarding aspects of being a holistic medical doctor is that you get to learn about the medicinal benefits of various foods and how to use them in your practice. Today I will highlight some of these important functional foods. Take a look at the cantaloupe for example. One cup of cantaloupe provides 110% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Vitamin […]
We are blessed! We are surrounded by nature’s beauty and have a number of artists who creatively translate this beauty in their own mediums and styles that offer works to adorn our indoor environments. Over the past many months, it has become more obvious how important the Arts are in our lives. Music helps create a mood that can […]
by Dave Trecker Altruism is not uncommon in Collier County, where moneyed organizations support many causes and philanthropists are thick underfoot. However, not all charitable groups have big budgets and well heeled backers. Some rely almost entirely on volunteers who really believe, who feel the mission is worth the sweat and tears, no salary required. The Collier Resource Center is […]
by Katie Ferron, Conservancy of Southwest Florida There’s one thing we have been reminded of in the past several months: Nature is good for you. A growing body of research is finding that exposure to natural environments is not just good for your health, but vital to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. “The benefits of relinquishing ourselves to these […]
Diamond lovers are an enthusiastic bunch. Now more than any other time in history, diamond collectors can indulge in an ever-expanding smorgasbord of varieties. There are fancy color diamonds in a rainbow of exciting hues. Don’t forget those treated diamonds, and even lab diamonds. Then there are diamonds in the rough–stones in their original crystal form. The more the merrier, we think. Buy what you like. But […]
Dear Artsperts, Scrolling through my social media feed, I saw the results of a recent survey asking which occupations are essential and which are non-essential. Artist topped the list for non-essential, above telemarketers and HR managers. As an art dealer, how would you respond? Sincerely, Essentially Wondering Dear Essentially, This type of survey is unfair in and […]
by Chad Oliver, Executive Director, CCPS Communications and Community Engagement The School Board of Collier County voted, on April 21, 2020, to submit a tax-neutral referendum for placement on the upcoming August 18 Primary Election ballot. Although it will not result in any increase in tax, the referendum will help maintain and improve our elite status as an academically high-performing […]
“Family life is full of major and minor crises — the ups and downs of health, success and failure in career, marriage and divorce — and all kinds of characters. It is tied to places and events and histories. With all of these felt details, life etches itself into memory and personality. It’s difficult to imagine anything more nourishing.” […]
Surviving many crises in our country this Summer has not been easy –and as we continue into the Fall with great uncertainty – one thing is certain that the world as we remember it will probably not return as soon as we had hoped. One area of our world that had the ability to provide peace, escape and solace – the […]